Earnestine Ellis
Baton Rouge
Summary
Youth care professional prepared for impactful roles in nurturing and guiding young individuals. Brings solid experience in crisis management and behavior modification techniques. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to evolving needs. Recognized for leadership, empathy, and effective communication.
Overview
2007
2007
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Little Sunshines Preschool
- Facilitated daily activities and programs to promote youth engagement and development.
- Implemented individualized care plans, addressing specific needs of each youth.
- Monitored behavior and progress, providing feedback to families and support staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
Youth Teacher
Greater King David Nursery
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Nurture, feed, and maintain babies from newborn - 2 years old
- Collaborated with parents to address individual student needs and progress reports.
- Developed age-appropriate activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking.
- Designed and implemented engaging care plans tailored to diverse situation and backgrounds.
Womans Department Cashier
McRaes
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Set sales throughout seasonal changes
- Styled and dressed mannequins
- Assist with counting inventory at the end of every quarter
- Processed sales and returns for customer satisfaction
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and register operations.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience through exceptional service.
- Trained new staff on register operations and customer service protocols, fostering a culture of excellence.
Cashier
Mervyns, Cortana Mall
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Received payments by cash, check, credit and debit cards
- Assisted in stocking and the rearrangement of store displays
Cashier/ Shipping and Receiving
The Real SuperStore
01.1989 - 01.1997
- Aided in the training and development of new employees
- Took in inventory and made sure shipping manifest was accurate
- Tracked traced and update the status of incoming and outgoing shipment
Caregiver/ Teacher
Ross Daycare
01.1985 - 01.1989
- Opened and maintained building ensuring a safe learning environment for children
- Handled and processed customer payments
- Provided compassionate care and support to children, ensuring safety and well-being in daily activities.
- Developed engaging educational activities that fostered children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address individual needs of children, enhancing communication and support strategies.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for child interaction and safety protocols, improving team efficiency.
- Led daily routines including meal preparation, hygiene practices, and recreational activities to ensure structured environments.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments of child progress, leading to enhanced care techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glen Oaks High School
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Adaptable in dynamic settings
- Youth supervision
- Records management
- Efficient document organization
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Behavior management
- Intensive attention to detail
- Responsive to changing circumstances
- Quick and thorough learner
- Proficient issue resolution
Timeline
Youth Teacher
Greater King David Nursery
05.2005 - 08.2006
Womans Department Cashier
McRaes
01.2000 - 01.2004
Cashier
Mervyns, Cortana Mall
01.1997 - 01.1999
Cashier/ Shipping and Receiving
The Real SuperStore
01.1989 - 01.1997
Caregiver/ Teacher
Ross Daycare
01.1985 - 01.1989
Youth Care Worker
Little Sunshines Preschool
High School Diploma -
Glen Oaks High School